EP2803498A1 - Caractéristique de sécurité imprimée, objet comprenant une telle caractéristique de sécurité imprimée et procédé de production de celui-ci - Google Patents

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EP2803498A1
EP2803498A1 EP13179654.2A EP13179654A EP2803498A1 EP 2803498 A1 EP2803498 A1 EP 2803498A1 EP 13179654 A EP13179654 A EP 13179654A EP 2803498 A1 EP2803498 A1 EP 2803498A1
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Johannes Georg Schaede
Alexander FELLMANN
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Priority to RU2015149542A priority patent/RU2652052C2/ru
Priority to CN201480032372.0A priority patent/CN105324250B/zh
Priority to PCT/IB2014/061406 priority patent/WO2014184739A2/fr
Priority to US14/890,346 priority patent/US9908361B2/en
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    • B42—BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
    • B42D—BOOKS; BOOK COVERS; LOOSE LEAVES; PRINTED MATTER CHARACTERISED BY IDENTIFICATION OR SECURITY FEATURES; PRINTED MATTER OF SPECIAL FORMAT OR STYLE NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DEVICES FOR USE THEREWITH AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; MOVABLE-STRIP WRITING OR READING APPARATUS
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    • B42—BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
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    • B42—BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
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    • B42D—BOOKS; BOOK COVERS; LOOSE LEAVES; PRINTED MATTER CHARACTERISED BY IDENTIFICATION OR SECURITY FEATURES; PRINTED MATTER OF SPECIAL FORMAT OR STYLE NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DEVICES FOR USE THEREWITH AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; MOVABLE-STRIP WRITING OR READING APPARATUS
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    • B42D—BOOKS; BOOK COVERS; LOOSE LEAVES; PRINTED MATTER CHARACTERISED BY IDENTIFICATION OR SECURITY FEATURES; PRINTED MATTER OF SPECIAL FORMAT OR STYLE NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DEVICES FOR USE THEREWITH AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; MOVABLE-STRIP WRITING OR READING APPARATUS
    • B42D25/00—Information-bearing cards or sheet-like structures characterised by identification or security features; Manufacture thereof

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  • the present invention generally relates to a printed security feature provided onto a printable substrate, which printed security feature includes a printed area consisting of a multiplicity of geometric elements printed with a given distribution over the printed area.
  • EP 0 710 574 A2 and EP 1 291 195 A1 each disclose such printed security features.
  • a general aim of the invention is therefore to improve the known printed security features.
  • an aim of the present invention is to provide such a printed security feature that is both difficult to counterfeit and requires high-precision printing equipment for it to be produced in an adequate manner.
  • Still another aim of the invention is to provide such a solution which enables the creation of a simple and readily understandable optical effect when illuminated by means of non-visible light, such as ultraviolet light, and which requires simple tools (such as suitable UV light source) in order to control the genuineness of the security feature.
  • non-visible light such as ultraviolet light
  • simple tools such as suitable UV light source
  • a printed security feature provided onto a printable substrate, which printed security feature includes a printed area consisting of a multiplicity of geometric elements printed with a given distribution over the printed area.
  • the geometric elements are printed with at least first and second inks which exhibit the same or substantially the same optical appearance when illuminated with visible white light, such that the printed security feature produces a first graphical representation when illuminated with visible white light, at least the first ink being an ink which responds to non-visible light excitation by producing a characteristic optical response differentiating the first ink from the second ink.
  • the printed security feature produces a second graphical representation when illuminated with non-visible light, which second graphical representation exhibits a distinctive two-dimensional graphic element which is revealed only when the printed security feature is illuminated with non-visible light.
  • the printed area is subdivided into at least three printed portions including first and second printed portions, adjacent to the distinctive two-dimensional graphic element, and a third printed portion, inside boundaries of the distinctive two-dimensional graphic element.
  • the geometric elements are printed with the first ink
  • the geometric elements are printed with the second ink.
  • the geometric elements are subdivided into first and second contiguous portions, the first contiguous portions being printed with the first ink and the second contiguous portions being printed with the second ink.
  • the first and second inks are printed in register one with respect to the other so that the boundaries of the distinctive two-dimensional graphic element are not visible when the printed security feature is illuminated with visible white light and the distinctive two-dimensional graphic element only becomes visible when the printed security feature is illuminated with non-visible light.
  • a key advantage of the present invention resides in the fact that it requires a precise printing process in order to print the first and second inks with the adequate register, which printing process is not readily available to counterfeiters. A misregistration between the colours will result in the boundaries of the distinctive two-dimensional graphic element becoming visible under visible light, thereby revealing the presence of the two-dimensional graphic element which is normally concealed under visible light.
  • the geometric elements may be linear elements, such as rectilinear and curvilinear elements.
  • a line width and/or spacing of the linear elements is preferably modulated to produce a halftone image.
  • the geometric elements may be repetitive elements forming a screen.
  • the repetitive elements are preferably dimensionally-modulated to produce a halftone image.
  • Such geometric elements could include a juxtaposition of at least first and second distinctive geometric elements, which first and second geometric elements may be separated by an unprinted separation line.
  • the geometric elements are preferably printed with a spatial frequency of 2 to 50 elements per millimetre. Furthermore, an ink coverage ratio of the printed security feature is advantageously in the range of 30% to 70%, preferably in the range of 40% to 60%, and even more preferably close to 50%.
  • the first ink is a first fluorescent ink which produces a visible response having a first fluorescent colour when subjected to the non-visible light excitation (preferably ultraviolet excitation), the first fluorescent colour contributing to making the distinctive two-dimensional graphic element visible when the printed security feature is subjected to the non-visible light excitation.
  • the second ink is a second fluorescent ink which produces a visible response having a second fluorescent colour when subjected to the non-visible light excitation, which second fluorescent colour is distinct from the first fluorescent colour.
  • the first and second contiguous portions may produce, when subjected to the non-visible light excitation, a third fluorescent colour resulting from additive mixture of the first and second fluorescent colours.
  • This additive mixture of the first and second fluorescent colours is in particular enhanced when the contiguous portions are printed with sufficiently small dimensions so that they cannot be individually resolved by the naked eye.
  • a ratio of a surface of the first contiguous portions over a surface of the second contiguous portions, inside the boundaries of the distinctive two-dimensional graphic element, can conveniently lie within a range of 1 ⁇ 2 to 2, which provides flexibility to modulate the intensity of the colour appearance of the distinctive two-dimensional graphic element when it is revealed as a result of illumination of the printed security feature with non-visible light. This is especially useful in order to modulate the respective contributions of first and second fluorescent inks discussed above.
  • the first and second contiguous portions, inside the boundaries of the distinctive two-dimensional graphic element may produce, when subjected to the non-visible light excitation, a structure comprising geometric patterns having a distinctive shape that is different from a shape of the geometric elements.
  • the multiplicity of geometric elements is preferably printed by Simultan-offset, namely by inking first and second offset printing plates with the first and second inks, respectively, and by transferring resulting first and second ink patterns from the first and second offset printing plates onto a common blanket cylinder prior to printing.
  • Other printing processes could be contemplated (such as intaglio printing) provided the printing process is adapted to print the multiplicity of geometric elements with an adequate register between the first and second inks.
  • an object comprising a substrate and a printed security feature in accordance with the invention, which printed security feature is provided onto the substrate.
  • the printed security feature is advantageously provided on a portion of the substrate which absorbs a substantial part of the non-visible light excitation. This portion can either be a portion of the substrate itself or a suitable layer applied onto the substrate prior to printing of the security feature. This portion ensures a better contrast between the security feature and the background (when illuminated with non-visible light) as the background will appear mostly dark under illumination with non-visible light.
  • the object can be a value document (in particular a high security document such as a banknote), or a security element that is applicable onto an article to be protected against forgery (in particular a foil element, such as transferable foil element that can be transferred by e.g. hot-stamping or a foil element that can be laminated onto a suitable surface of the article).
  • a value document in particular a high security document such as a banknote
  • a security element that is applicable onto an article to be protected against forgery in particular a foil element, such as transferable foil element that can be transferred by e.g. hot-stamping or a foil element that can be laminated onto a suitable surface of the article.
  • first and second fluorescent inks which produce corresponding visible responses when subjected to non-visible light excitation
  • the first and second inks producing distinct visible responses having respectively first and second fluorescent colours which are different from one another.
  • the first fluorescent ink is an ink that fluoresces a green colour
  • the second fluorescent ink is an ink that fluoresces a red colour.
  • the first and second fluorescent inks may advantageously combine, in certain locations of the printed security feature, to form a third fluorescent colour resulting from additive mixture of the first and second fluorescent colour.
  • the third colour will actually be dependent on the relevant dimensions of the areas printed with the first and second inks and the relevant contributions of the first and second fluorescent colours in the additive mixture. Small dimensions that cannot be resolved by the naked eye will enhance the additive mixture of the first and second fluorescent colours as the individual portions printed with the two inks will not be visible to the naked eye in the regions where they are contiguous.
  • the resulting structure produced by the combination of the first and second inks provides additional security in that it can be identified either by the naked eye or by means of suitable magnifying means.
  • the non-visible light excitation is ultraviolet excitation. It is however to be appreciated that the non-visible light excitation could alternatively be a near-infrared excitation or any other excitation outside the visible spectrum that can suitably trigger a visible response. Within the scope of the present invention, only one or more than two inks responsive to the non-visible light excitation could be contemplated.
  • Figures 1A-E to 11A-B show examples of a printed security feature in accordance with various embodiments of the invention. It is to be appreciated that the printed security features depicted in Figures 1A-E to 11 A-B are not drawn to scale, but illustrated as enlarged views. In practice, the overall dimensions of the security feature is in the range of a few centimetres in height and width.
  • the printed security feature is provided on a suitable printable substrate and includes a printed area consisting of a multiplicity of geometric elements (generically designated by reference GE) that are printed with a given distribution over the printed area.
  • the printed security feature is advantageously provided on a portion of the substrate which absorbs a substantial part of the non-visible light excitation. This portion can either be a portion of the substrate itself or a suitable layer applied onto the substrate prior to printing of the security feature.
  • the geometric elements are advantageously printed with first and second fluorescent inks (namely a green fluorescent ink and a red fluorescent ink as mentioned above) which exhibit the same or substantially the same optical appearance when illuminated with visible white light, such that the printed security feature produces a first graphical representation (designated by references A1 to A11 in Figures 1A , 2A , 3A , 4A , 5A , 6A , 7A , 8A , 9A , 10A , 11A ) when illuminated with visible white light.
  • first and second fluorescent inks namely a green fluorescent ink and a red fluorescent ink as mentioned above
  • the printed security feature produces a second graphical representation (designated by references B1 to B11 in Figures 1B , 2B , 3B , 4B , 5B , 6B , 7B , 8B , 9B , 10B , 11B ) when illuminated with non-visible light, which second graphical representation exhibits a distinctive two-dimensional graphic element (designated by reference B) which is revealed only when the printed security feature is illuminated with non-visible light.
  • the distinctive two-dimensional graphic element forms the pattern "100", it being to be appreciated that the two-dimensional graphic element could take any desired shape or form.
  • the printed area of the printed security features is subdivided into at least three printed portions including first and second printed portions (designated by reference P1, P2), adjacent to the distinctive two-dimensional graphic element B, and a third printed portion P3, inside boundaries 200 of the distinctive two-dimensional graphic element B, which subdivision is schematically illustrated by Figure 1C .
  • first and second printed portions designated by reference P1, P2
  • third printed portion P3 inside boundaries 200 of the distinctive two-dimensional graphic element B, which subdivision is schematically illustrated by Figure 1C .
  • the geometric elements GE are printed with the first ink, namely the green fluorescent ink in the illustrative examples.
  • the geometric elements GE are printed with the second ink, namely the red fluorescent ink in the illustrative examples.
  • the third printed portion P3 i.e.
  • the geometric elements GE are subdivided into first and second contiguous portions (designated generically by references GE_a, GE_b), the first contiguous portions GE_a being printed with the first (green fluorescent) ink and the second contiguous portions GE_b being printed with the second (red fluorescent) ink.
  • the first and second inks are printed in register one with respect to the other so that the boundaries 200 of the distinctive two-dimensional graphic element B are not visible when the printed security feature is illuminated with visible white light and the distinctive two-dimensional graphic element B only becomes visible when the printed security feature is illuminated with non-visible light.
  • Figure 1A is a schematic view of a printed security feature, designated by reference numeral 10, in accordance with a first embodiment of the invention, Figure 1A illustrating the printed security feature 10 when illuminated with visible white light.
  • the printed security feature 10 include a printed area 11 consisting of a multiplicity of geometric elements GE, designated by reference numeral 15, which takes the shape of multiple parallel linear elements printed with a given spatial frequency (which can advantageously be of the order of 2 to 50 lines per millimetre).
  • the line width of the linear elements is advantageously modulated to produce a halftone image A1, namely a representation of the famous Matterhorn (or Mont Cervin) mountain.
  • Figure 1B is a photographic illustration of the printed security feature 10 when illuminated with non-visible light, namely ultraviolet light in this example, which reveals the second graphical representation B1 and the distinctive two-dimensional graphic element B that is not visible under visible white light. More precisely, the first printed portion P1, adjacent to and above the pattern "100”, appears as a fluorescent green region, whereas the second printed portion P2, adjacent to and below the pattern "100", appears as a red fluorescent region (see also schematic illustration of Figure 1 C) . Inside the boundaries 200 of the two-dimensional graphic element B, the third printed portion P3 appears as a region where both the green fluorescent (first) ink and the red fluorescent (second) ink contribute to the overall appearance of the distinctive two-dimensional element B.
  • non-visible light namely ultraviolet light in this example
  • Figures 1D and 1E are detailed views of first and second partial areas Z1, Z2 (as located in Figure 1 C) of the printed security feature of Figure 1A showing details of the geometric elements GE (15) constituting the printed area 11 of the security feature 10, inside and outside of the boundaries 200 of the distinctive two-dimensional graphic element B.
  • Figures 1D and 1E illustrate that, inside the boundaries 200 of the two-dimensional graphic element B, i.e. in the third printed portion P3, the geometric elements GE (15) are subdivided into first and second contiguous portions GE_a, GE_b. In other words, the first and second contiguous portions GE_a, GE_b are printed so as to join one with the other and be contiguous.
  • the first contiguous portions GE_a are printed with the first fluorescent ink (i.e. the fluorescent green ink - identified by a solid colour in Figures 1D and 1E ), while the second contiguous portions GE_b are printed with the second ink (i.e. the fluorescent red ink - identified by hatchings in Figures 1D and 1E ).
  • the geometric elements GE (15) are printed with only the first ink (see e.g. Figure 1 D) or the second ink (see e.g. Figure 1 E) .
  • the first and second inks are printed in register one with respect to the other so that the boundaries 200 of the two-dimensional graphic element B are not visible when the printed security feature is illuminated with visible white light and the two-dimensional graphic element B only becomes visible when the printed security feature is illuminated with non-visible light.
  • FIG 2A is a schematic view of a printed security feature, designated by reference numeral 20, in accordance with a second embodiment of the invention, Figure 2A illustrating the printed security feature 20 when illuminated with visible white light.
  • the printed security feature 20 include a printed area 21 consisting of a multiplicity of geometric elements GE, designated by reference numeral 25, which takes the shape of curvilinear elements in the form of concentric circles.
  • the spatial frequency of the concentric circles can likewise be of the order of 2 to 50 lines per millimetre.
  • no visible modulation of the line width (and/or spacing) of the geometric element was carried out, the printed security feature 20 exhibiting a substantially uniform appearance A2.
  • EP 1 291 195 A1 European Patent Publication No. EP 1 291 195 A1 , which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
  • a corresponding pattern could be printed on a reverse side of the substrate where the printed security feature 20 is provided so as to generate a so-called see-through feature providing additional security.
  • Figure 2B is a photographic illustration of the printed security feature 20 when illuminated with non-visible light, namely ultraviolet light in this example, which reveals the second graphical representation B2 and the distinctive two-dimensional graphic element B that is not visible under visible white light. Except for the particular arrangement and distribution of the geometric elements on the printed area 21 (which differ from that of the first embodiment), the resulting graphical representation B2 under ultraviolet light is similar to that of Figure 1B . In particular, the subdivision of the printed area 21 into the three printed portions P1, P2, P3 is identical to that illustrated in Figure 1C (the same applies to the examples illustrated in Figures 3A-B to 11 A-B ).
  • Figure 3A is a schematic view of a printed security feature, designated by reference numeral 30, in accordance with a third embodiment of the invention, Figure 3A illustrating the printed security feature 30 when illuminated with visible white light.
  • the printed security feature 30 include a printed area 31 consisting of a multiplicity of geometric elements GE, designated by reference numeral 35, which takes the shape of an intricate arrangement of linear elements extending at right angles over the surface of the printed area 31.
  • the line width of the linear elements GE (35) is advantageously modulated to produce a halftone image A3, namely a representation of the Matterhorn mountain.
  • Figure 3B is a photographic illustration of the printed security feature 30 when illuminated with ultraviolet light, which reveals the second graphical representation B3 and the distinctive two-dimensional graphic element B that is not visible under visible white light. Except for the particular arrangement and distribution of the geometric elements on the printed area 31 (which differ from that of the first and second embodiments), the resulting graphical representation B3 under ultraviolet light is similar to that of Figures 1B and 2B . This being said, the intricate arrangement of the linear elements GE (35) and the particular combination of the first and second inks lead to a particular fluorescent structure in the printed region P3 that is identifiable and provides additional security.
  • Figures 4A , 5A , 6A , 7A and 8A are schematic views of printed security features, designated respectively by reference numerals 40, 50, 60, 70 and 80, in accordance with fourth to eight embodiments of the invention, illustrating once again the printed security features when illuminated with visible white light.
  • the printed security feature 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 includes a printed area 41, 51, 61, 71, 81, respectively, consisting of a multiplicity of geometric elements GE, designated by reference numerals 45, 55, 65-66, 75 and 85-86, respectively, which takes the shape of repetitive elements forming a screen, which repetitive elements are dimensionally-modulated to produce a corresponding halftone image A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, respectively, representing the Matterhorn mountain (like the first and third embodiments).
  • the repetitive elements may advantageously be printed with a spatial frequency of 2 to 50 elements per millimetre.
  • the repetitive elements are interconnected contiguous geometric elements 45 (here designed as cubic shapes), whereas in the fifth to eighth embodiments, the repetitive elements 55, 65-66, 71, 85-86 are not contiguous in certain locations of the relevant printed area 51, 61, 71, 81.
  • the geometric elements GE include a juxtaposition of first and second distinctive geometric elements 65-66, namely first geometric elements 65 having the shape of a cross and second geometric elements 66 having the shape of a square.
  • the geometric elements GE include the alphanumerical string "100" which is repeated over the surface of the printed area 71.
  • the geometric elements GE include a juxtaposition of first and second geometric elements 85, 86 which are separated by an unprinted separation line 88.
  • Figures 4B , 5B , 6B , 7B and 8B are photographic illustrations of the printed security feature 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, respectively, when illuminated with ultraviolet light, which once again reveals the second graphical representation B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, respectively, and the distinctive two-dimensional graphic element B that is not visible under visible white light. Except for the particular arrangement and distribution of the geometric elements on the printed areas 41, 51, 61, 71, 81 (which differ from that of the previous embodiments), the resulting graphical representation B4, B5, B6, B7, B8 under ultraviolet light is similar to that of Figures 1B , 2B and 3B . In particular, the subdivision of the printed areas 41, 51, 61, 71, 81 into the three printed portions P1, P2, P3 is identical to that illustrated in Figure 1C .
  • the subdivision of the geometric elements GE (45) of the fourth embodiment into the contiguous portions GE_a, GE_b is similar in principle to the subdivision adopted in the context of the first to third embodiments, namely follows substantially the relevant shape of the geometric elements GE (45).
  • the first and second contiguous portions GE_a, GE_b produce, when subjected to the non-visible light excitation, a structure comprising geometric patterns having a distinctive shape that is different from a shape of the geometric element GE (55, 65-66, 75, 85-86).
  • the structure shown in the fifth and eighth embodiments exhibits repetitive triangular patterns which can be readily distinguished from the geometric elements GE (55, 85-86).
  • the structure appears like a chessboard pattern with individual square elements that can be distinguished from the geometric elements GE (65-66).
  • the structure exhibits an alternation of horizontal lines that can be distinguished from the alphanumerical string "100". This principle is applicable irrespective of the actual shape of the geometric elements GE and could for instance be applied in the context of the first to third (and ninth to eleventh) embodiments.
  • Figures 9A , 10A and 11A are schematic views of printed security features, designated respectively by reference numerals 90, 100 and 110, in accordance with ninth to eleventh embodiments of the invention, illustrating once again the printed security features when illuminated with visible white light.
  • the printed security feature 90, 100, 110 includes a printed area 91, 101, 111, respectively, consisting of a multiplicity of geometric elements GE, designated by reference numerals 95-97, 105-107 and 115-117, respectively, which takes the shape of an intricate arrangement of linear elements, namely rectilinear and curvilinear elements, extending over the surface of the printed area 91, 101, respectively 111.
  • the linear elements are dimensionally-modulated to produce a corresponding halftone image A9, A10, respectively A11 again representing the Matterhorn mountain (like the first and third to eighth embodiments).
  • Figures 9B , 10B and 11B are photographic illustrations of the printed security feature 90, 100, 110, respectively, when illuminated with ultraviolet light, which once again reveals the second graphical representation B9, B10, B11, respectively, and the distinctive two-dimensional graphic element B that is not visible under visible white light. Except for the particular arrangement and distribution of the geometric elements on the printed areas 91, 101, 111 (which differ from that of the previous embodiments), the resulting graphical representation B9, B10, B11 under ultraviolet light is similar to that of the previous embodiments. This being said, the intricate arrangement of the linear elements GE (95-97, 105-107, 115-117) and the particular combination of the first and second inks lead to a particular fluorescent structure in the printed region P3 that is identifiable and provides additional security.
  • a ratio of a surface of the first contiguous portions GE_a, over a surface of the second contiguous portions GE_b, inside the boundaries 200 of the two-dimensional graphic element B is substantially equal to 1.
  • the area of each contiguous portion is approximately half (i.e. 50%) that of the area of the corresponding geometric elements GE.
  • This ratio can be changed if required.
  • this ratio preferably lies within a range of 1 ⁇ 2 to 2, which provides flexibility to modulate the respective contributions of the first and second fluorescent inks used in the aforementioned preferred embodiments.
  • the effective printed area covered by the geometric elements GE i.e. the area effectively covered by the inks
  • the effective printed area covered by the geometric elements GE is in the range of 30% to 70%, preferably in the range of 40% to 60%, even more preferably close to 50%.
  • an ink coverage ratio of the printed security feature of the present invention is advantageously in the range of 30% to 70%, preferably in the range of 40% to 60%, and even more preferably close to 50%.
  • the geometric elements GE are printed over the printed area with a spatial frequency of the order of 2 to 50 elements per millimetre.
  • Printing of the geometric elements GE is preferably carried out by Simultan-offset, namely by inking first and second offset printing plates with the first and second inks, respectively, and by transferring resulting first and second ink patterns from the first and second offset printing plates onto a common blanket cylinder prior to printing.
  • Other printing processes could be contemplated (such as intaglio printing) provided the printing process is adapted to print the multiplicity of geometric elements with an adequate register between the first and second inks.
  • a suitable Simultan-offset printing press is for instance disclosed in European Patent Publication No. EP 0 949 069 A1 , which is incorporated herein by reference.
  • the aforementioned security features 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110 can conveniently be printed on one or the other side of a sheet (or any other suitable substrate) using two of the four plate cylinders that cooperate with one or the other blanket cylinder of the main printing group of the printing press of EP 0 949 069 A1 (see Figure 1 thereof where reference numerals 4 to 7, respectively 8 to 11, designate relevant plate cylinders cooperating with a common blanket cylinder 2, respectively 3).
  • the aforementioned security features 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110 could also be printed on one side of the sheet using the two plate cylinders that cooperate with the blanket cylinder of the additional printing group of the printing press of EP 0 949 069 A1 (see Figure 1 thereof where reference numerals 23 and 24 designate relevant plate cylinders cooperating with a common blanket cylinder 22).
  • the printed area can consist of a multiplicity of geometric elements printed with a given distribution over the printed area of the security feature.
  • the invention is not therefore limited to the illustrated examples and other geometric elements could be contemplated without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the annexed claims.

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